The Truth About Parenting Styles: What Actually Works

Being a parent is tough, especially when everyone online tells you something different. In this episode, two mental health experts talk about different parenting styles and what they see working in real life. You’ll learn the four main styles of parenting—what they mean and how they affect kids. They explain why showing love and setting rules at the same time helps kids grow up healthy, happy, and strong.

They also give tips for what to do when kids throw tantrums, forget their homework, or break the rules. You’ll learn how to help your child understand their feelings, take responsibility, and become more confident. If you're feeling confused about what kind of parent to be, this episode will give you ideas that actually work—and remind you that you’re not alone.

There's no perfect way to parent, but being consistent, kind, and firm helps more than anything.

Chapters:

00:00 "Parenting Challenges and Insights"

05:54 "Authoritative Parenting Explained"

07:36 "Teaching Emotional Regulation in Discipline"

10:57 "Excessive Control is Problematic"

13:36 "Triplets’ Lives in Separate Households"

18:44 "Positive Parenting: 4-to-1 Rule"

20:54 "Be Consistent in Parenting"

22:55 Parenting Shapes Children's Behavior

26:08 "Quality Time Builds Connection"

29:43 Parental Overdoing: Loving Too Much?

32:33 "Parenting: Embrace the Long Game"

37:13 "Kids Learn Through Parental Modeling"

39:35 "Explaining vs. Instilling Fear"

42:34 "Supporting ADHD Through Structured Breaks"

46:45 "Kid Asks for Starbucks Cookie"

49:03 "Praising Effort Over Intelligence"

52:04 "Parenting Starts with Self-Growth"

55:26 "Thanks and Goodbye"

Welcome back to In Session with Nat & Ang!

Today we dive into the topic of “ghosting”—what it means, why it happens, and how it can make us feel, especially around the holidays.

We share some personal stories and talk openly about rejection, attachment styles, and the struggles that come with wondering “why did this happen to me?”

Together, we explore where ghosting comes from, why people do it, and how it connects to things like self-esteem and past experiences.

We'll be giving you tops for moving on and letting go when you don’t get closure, and encourage you to reflect on your own habits, feelings, and patterns in relationships.

So grab your favorite cozy socks or sweater, and join us for a conversation about the ghosts of Christmas past, learning to set boundaries, and growing into a stronger, more self-loving you!

Chapters:
00:00 "Holiday Romance Readiness Misconception"
04:08 "Impact of Ghosting Explained"
07:54 "Why Do People Ghost?"
12:32 "Emotional Expression and Upbringing"
15:44 Coping with Being Ghosted
19:41 "Overcoming Self-Doubt in Love"
20:40 "Embracing Risks in Relationships"
24:42 "Letting Go Brings Fulfillment"
27:34 "Ghosting: It's Not About You"
30:56 "Accepting Unanswered Questions"
36:09 "Patterns, Choices, and Self-Awareness"
38:17 "Reflect on Patterns and Feedback"
40:24 "Letting Go on a Train"
44:04 "Struggling to Stand Firm"
47:40 Learning to Say No
52:15 "Vulnerability and Healing"
53:49 "Open and Free Conversations"
56:11 "Holiday Wishes and Farewell"

Hey everyone! Welcome back to In Session with Nat & Ang.

In today’s episode, we talk all about jealousy—especially when we feel it toward people we love, like our friends or family. We ask a big question: is it normal to feel jealous? (And yes, it really is.)

We talk about why jealousy shows up, how our culture can make it feel even stronger, and what happens when we start comparing our lives to other people’s lives. We also break down those “should” thoughts, like telling ourselves we should be doing more or should be somewhere else in life, and how that can make us feel like we’re not enough.

We share our own stories about feeling jealous or not good enough, and we talk about what helps us work through those hard feelings. We also explain the difference between healthy jealousy and unhealthy jealousy, and how to be kinder to yourself when jealousy shows up.

If you’ve ever felt jealous, you’re not alone. We’re right there with you, and in this episode, we’re figuring it out together—one honest conversation at a time.

Chapters:

00:00 "Embracing Human Vulnerability"

04:50 Struggling with Contentment

09:42 "Dealing with Entitled Opinions"

13:11 Teenage Identity and Perfectionism

17:06 "Faith in a Higher Power"

19:35 Healthy vs. Unhealthy Jealousy

22:21 Body Image and Self-Acceptance

26:50 "Focus on Strengths and Gratitude"

30:28 Body Positivity and Realistic Goals

33:02 "Love Yourself, Embrace Uniqueness"

36:43 "Shared Struggles, Shared Compassion"

39:31 "Gratitude and Daily Focus"

41:44 "Open Topics and Questions"